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as in items
a separate part in a list, account, or series
every detail was accounted for
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as in facts
a single piece of information
didn't leave out a single detail in his police report on the burglary
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as in detachments
a small military unit with a special task or function
the officer sent out a detail to patrol the perimeter of the compound
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as in jobs
a specific task with which a person or group is charged
the soldier was placed on guard detail at the border crossing
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as in names
to pick (someone) by one's authority for a specific position or duty
the new assistant was detailed to accompany the boss on the business trip
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as in lists
to specify one after another
detailed all of the reasons that the plan was a bad idea
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Recent Examples of details
Lim Hui Jie, CNBC, 7 May 2026
The Moon in Capricorn moves through your 9th House, opposing Jupiter in your 3rd, pulling you between perspective and details.
—Tarot.com, Baltimore Sun, 7 May 2026
The Vatican did say that Leo had a meeting on the agenda Wednesday with the Holy See’s ambassador to Lebanon, though no details are ever released of such audiences.
—ABC News, 6 May 2026
The little details are also covered—ice water delivered at regular intervals by beach staff, as well as complimentary kayaks, stand-up paddleboards, and snorkel gear, making a spontaneous adventure easy to come by.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 May 2026
Adriana Kyser of Adriana Kyser Interior Design says the focus is now on sensory details.
—Rachel Silva, Martha Stewart, 6 May 2026
As of publication, details about what led up to both shootings were not clear.
—Matthew Ablon, CBS News, 6 May 2026
The elastic waistband eliminates the digging that can come with wearing traditional jeans for long periods of time, while the denim fabric and polished details still look sharp enough for a day in the office.
—Averi Baudler, PEOPLE, 6 May 2026
The Magic, meanwhile, played like a team trying to close out a series – close, competitive, but just a step behind in the details that matter most in the postseason.
—Mike Bianchi, The Orlando Sentinel, 30 Apr. 2026
Irene Wright, USA Today, 1 May 2026
On quite possibly her most devastating song to date, Musgraves details the darker side of loneliness over sparse guitar in true country singer-songwriter tradition.
—Maya Georgi, Rolling Stone, 30 Apr. 2026
Now less than $10 thanks to the 40% discount, the popular soil moisture meter has a 7-inch probe and comes with a free plant-watering e-book that details light and moisture preferences of more than 200+ plant species.
—Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 26 Apr. 2026
In an exclusive interview with Fox News Digital, the Louisiana native opens up about taking the stage with Travis — who suffered a life-altering stroke in 2013 — and details the challenges he's been met with and gives an uplifting update on the iconic country star's health.
—Christina Dugan Ramirez, FOXNews.com, 24 Apr. 2026
The report details several ways widely used health care staffing platforms have started chipping away at worker protections in different states.
—Tristan Bove, Fortune, 23 Apr. 2026
Blanche said the indictment details several examples of the SPLC paying individuals hundreds of thousands of dollars to infiltrate hate groups, including those affiliated with the Ku Klux Klan, National Socialist Movement, Aryan Nations, and other white supremacist groups.
—Alexander Mallin, ABC News, 21 Apr. 2026
The report details measures taken to address homelessness and housing instability in the county.
—Sierra Lopez, Mercury News, 19 Apr. 2026
Tina Brown’s book The Palace Papers details a particular conversation between Andrew and his ex-wife, Sarah Ferguson.
—Lizzie Lanuza, StyleCaster, 19 Apr. 2026
Noun
But with few details to go on, the question is whether this moment marks a genuine breakthrough, or just another false dawn.
—Lim Hui Jie, CNBC, 7 May 2026
The Moon in Capricorn moves through your 9th House, opposing Jupiter in your 3rd, pulling you between perspective and details.
—Tarot.com, Baltimore Sun, 7 May 2026
The Vatican did say that Leo had a meeting on the agenda Wednesday with the Holy See’s ambassador to Lebanon, though no details are ever released of such audiences.
—ABC News, 6 May 2026
The little details are also covered—ice water delivered at regular intervals by beach staff, as well as complimentary kayaks, stand-up paddleboards, and snorkel gear, making a spontaneous adventure easy to come by.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 May 2026
Adriana Kyser of Adriana Kyser Interior Design says the focus is now on sensory details.
—Rachel Silva, Martha Stewart, 6 May 2026
As of publication, details about what led up to both shootings were not clear.
—Matthew Ablon, CBS News, 6 May 2026
The elastic waistband eliminates the digging that can come with wearing traditional jeans for long periods of time, while the denim fabric and polished details still look sharp enough for a day in the office.
—Averi Baudler, PEOPLE, 6 May 2026
The Magic, meanwhile, played like a team trying to close out a series – close, competitive, but just a step behind in the details that matter most in the postseason.
—Mike Bianchi, The Orlando Sentinel, 30 Apr. 2026
Verb
The complaint details a pattern of conduct designed to intimidate, punish, and silence those who refuse to comply with Jackson's demands.
—Irene Wright, USA Today, 1 May 2026
On quite possibly her most devastating song to date, Musgraves details the darker side of loneliness over sparse guitar in true country singer-songwriter tradition.
—Maya Georgi, Rolling Stone, 30 Apr. 2026
Now less than $10 thanks to the 40% discount, the popular soil moisture meter has a 7-inch probe and comes with a free plant-watering e-book that details light and moisture preferences of more than 200+ plant species.
—Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 26 Apr. 2026
In an exclusive interview with Fox News Digital, the Louisiana native opens up about taking the stage with Travis — who suffered a life-altering stroke in 2013 — and details the challenges he's been met with and gives an uplifting update on the iconic country star's health.
—Christina Dugan Ramirez, FOXNews.com, 24 Apr. 2026
The report details several ways widely used health care staffing platforms have started chipping away at worker protections in different states.
—Tristan Bove, Fortune, 23 Apr. 2026
Blanche said the indictment details several examples of the SPLC paying individuals hundreds of thousands of dollars to infiltrate hate groups, including those affiliated with the Ku Klux Klan, National Socialist Movement, Aryan Nations, and other white supremacist groups.
—Alexander Mallin, ABC News, 21 Apr. 2026
The report details measures taken to address homelessness and housing instability in the county.
—Sierra Lopez, Mercury News, 19 Apr. 2026
Tina Brown’s book The Palace Papers details a particular conversation between Andrew and his ex-wife, Sarah Ferguson.
—Lizzie Lanuza, StyleCaster, 19 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for details
Noun
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Each puzzle has exactly one solution, so watch out for words or items that seem to belong to multiple categories!—
Mark Cooper,
New York Times,
7 May 2026
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However, there's no need to break the bank stocking up on these useful items when many of them are sitting in your local thrift store for just a few dollars each.—
Sarah Lyon,
Southern Living,
6 May 2026
Noun
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For instance, Mercury in Taurus prefers logic, stability and tangible facts, but Neptune in Aries adds a layer of impulsive fantasy and projection that can override common sense.—
Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
11 May 2026
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The declaration also highlights the need to report facts, not suppress or falsify information, and avoid discrimination, bribery, and calumny.—
Encyclopedia Britannica,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
11 May 2026
Noun
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Additional police resources were deployed to the area from neighboring detachments, along with the North District Emergency Response Team.—
Alexandra Koch , Michael Sinkewicz,
FOXNews.com,
11 Feb. 2026
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The Israeli military has amassed two major groups of armored vehicles in Sheikh Radwan, to the north of Gaza City, according to the imagery, with additional detachments of armored vehicles stationed along roads that lead toward Israel.—
CNN Money,
CNN Money,
17 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Mom worked multiple jobs while also studying but sacrificed everything to make sure her son and daughter could have a bright future.—
Eric Sondheimer,
Los Angeles Times,
10 May 2026
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And thousands of jobs have been cut in the process, with web infrastructure company Cloudflare and cryptocurrency firm Coinbase among the latest to announce staff cuts.—
Lisa Eadicicco,
CNN Money,
10 May 2026
Verb
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Instead, Boston stations him away from the basketball, the keeper of the weak side, free to flick away passes, kill screening actions with switches and, somehow, block shots.—
Fred Katz,
New York Times,
8 Apr. 2026
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The council launched the Downtown Area Command, which stations more EMS medics and vehicles downtown during weekends and special events, in October 2024 in response to multiple drownings in Lady Bird Lake.—
Alex Driggars,
Austin American Statesman,
2 Mar. 2026
Verb
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The suit names the Department of the Interior and National Park Service as defendants.—
Jacob Rosen,
CBS News,
11 May 2026
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The lawsuit names Artists Equity, a production company founded by the two stars, as well as Falco Pictures, which was also involved in producing the movie.—
Michael Ruiz,
FOXNews.com,
11 May 2026
Verb
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Waymo’s website lists several current and upcoming service areas, including the San Francisco Bay Area, Los Angeles, Phoenix, San Antonio, Austin and other cities.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
11 May 2026
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The nonpartisan Cook Political Report lists the 40th District, which extends from Villa Park south to Mission Viejo in Orange County and into Corona, Murrieta and Menifee in the Inland Empire, as being solidly Republican.—
Hannah Fry,
Los Angeles Times,
11 May 2026
Noun
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As the Moon moves through your 2nd House of Finances, clear terms help prevent confusion and keep things fair.—
Tarot.com,
The Orlando Sentinel,
29 Apr. 2026
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Rodriguez is happy to see things coming together as conference play gets into full swing.—
Paul Johnson,
Chicago Tribune,
29 Apr. 2026
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